Unit 46BE (Peloncillo Mountains East)
Arizona Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep
Unit 46BE covers the eastern Peloncillo Mountains along the New Mexico border southeast of Willcox — a desert bighorn unit with ~5 tags against ~328 recent 3-year applicants. Habitat is classic southwest sky-island: Chihuahuan desert grasslands climbing into oak-juniper mid-elevations and rugged volcanic ridges at the top. Per AZGFD, 46BE is a rebuilding bighorn unit with tag allocation recently modest but expanding. Ram quality is good (160-175 class typical) and the unit sees minimal pressure thanks to remoteness and its position tight against the NM line.
Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit 46BE
Unit 46BE covers the eastern Peloncillo Mountains along the New Mexico border southeast of Willcox — a desert bighorn unit with ~5 tags against ~328 recent 3-year applicants. Habitat is classic southwest sky-island: Chihuahuan desert grasslands climbing into oak-juniper mid-elevations and rugged volcanic ridges at the top. Per AZGFD, 46BE is a rebuilding bighorn unit with tag allocation recently modest but expanding. Ram quality is good (160-175 class typical) and the unit sees minimal pressure thanks to remoteness and its position tight against the NM line.
Where to Find Bighorn in Unit 46BE
46BE rams concentrate on the highest and most rugged portions of the eastern Peloncillos.
Peloncillo Peak Area
The core high country around Peloncillo Peak holds the unit's best ram groups. Glass from BLM two-tracks approaching the range.
Granite Canyons
Deep volcanic canyon systems on the east side offer classic desert sheep glassing setups with long sight lines.
Water Developments
AZGFD catchments distributed across the range pull rams during dry periods. Coordinate with the unit biologist for current water status.
How to Hunt Bighorn in Unit 46BE
Bighorn Sheep Success Rates
Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle— General Rifle | 2 | 104 | 1.9% | 0 |
| Rifle— Late Rifle Dec | 3 | 169 | 0.0% | 0 |
Data from 2023 draw results. Resident odds shown.
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Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.
- GMU 46B — Unit Landing Page — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Peloncillo boundary, Desert bighorn habitat, Access · accessed 2026-04-17
- 2026 Arizona Hunting Regulations — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Bighorn hunt structure, Tag allocation, Season · accessed 2026-04-17
- BLM Safford Field Office — Bureau of Land Management · supports: Peloncillo public land status, Road access, Dispersed camping · accessed 2026-04-17